{"product_id":"breaking-into-new-hollywood-a-career-guide-to-a-changing-industry","title":"Breaking Into New Hollywood: A Career Guide to a Changing Industry","description":"\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" style=\"max-height: none; height: 280px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFor the millions seeking to pursue their Hollywood dreams, this is the definitive guide to breaking into the entertainment industry that explores and demystifies dozens of careers from acting to post-production, and also takes into account changes brought by the rise of streaming and AI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone loves a captivating Hollywood rags-to-riches story. Take Charlize Theron, who was on her last paycheck and in a heated discussion with a bank teller when a kind stranger—who happened to be a talent agent—stepped in to help her cash an out-of-town check. Or consider Rosario Dawson, discovered right on her front porch by filmmakers looking for fresh talent for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eKids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. And then there’s Leonardo DiCaprio, the son of a secretary and a writer and distributor of underground comics, who saw acting as a way out of poverty.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But that’s not how it usually happens for the tens of thousands of people who work in the entertainment industry. For many just starting out, and even those already in the business, the road can feel mysterious and overwhelming. From actors and directors to behind-the-scenes heroes like managers, grips, and sound designers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBreaking into the New Hollywood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is here to uncover the many opportunities for newcomers hustling in what the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e calls the “company town”—and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This practical guide offers invaluable insights on navigating the industry today. How has working in film changed in the age of streaming? What does CGI mean for special effects? Even with the rapid rise of YouTubers and social media stars raking in millions of views and competing for traditional movie theater audiences, there are still more job opportunities than ever for those eager to start a career in film and TV. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBreaking into the New Hollywood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an up-to-date roadmap for aspiring stars wanting to make a living in front of the camera, but it’s also for those passionate about being part of the collaborative, creative community like no other.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\" style=\"opacity: 1; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content-fade\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"javascript:void(0)\" role=\"button\" data-action=\"a-expander-toggle\" class=\"a-declarative\" data-a-expander-toggle='{\"allowLinkDefault\":true, \"expand_prompt\":\"Read more\", \"collapse_prompt\":\"Read less\"}'\u003e\u003ci class=\"a-icon a-icon-extender-expand\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-expander-prompt\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50416546480413,"sku":"9781668050033","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5692\/5213\/files\/9781668050033.jpg?v=1759431197","url":"https:\/\/bookdelico.com\/products\/breaking-into-new-hollywood-a-career-guide-to-a-changing-industry","provider":"Book Delico ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}